The European Union institutions have welcomed the start of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency begins at a pivotal moment for Europe, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, said in a post on X, welcoming the start of Cyprus’ six-month Presidency.
‘Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency begins at a pivotal moment for Europe. And so its focus on strengthening Europe’s autonomy couldn’t be more important’, von der Leyen said, adding that she looks forward to working together to boost Europe’s preparedness and competitiveness.
The European Council, in a post on X, welcomes Cyprus’ Presidency. ‘A new chapter starts today, and we look forward to the next six months’, it said on Thursday.
President of the European Council Antonio Costa, in his own post, wished President Nikos Christodoulides ‘a fruitful and successful presidency of the Council of the EU’.
‘I look forward to our close collaboration and to working together in the upcoming six months for a resilient and stronger Europe,’ he said.
In her own post, written in Greek, President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, expresses her ‘warmest wishes’ to President Christodoulides.
‘I am confident that, under your leadership, Europe can continue to develop as an autonomous Union, open to the world,’ she said, noting that the European Parliament stands ready to work with Cyprus, ‘as a strong and reliable partner’, over the next six months.